Career Cool Jobs: How One Man Turned Party Hobby Into a Money-MakerMaurice GarlandAugust 1, 2013July 25, 2018 by Maurice GarlandAugust 1, 2013July 25, 20181137 Events entrepreneur James Carter turned a love for enjoying Atlanta's nightlife scene into a bankable brand companies buy into.... Read more
Entrepreneurship Mikel Madison on His Journey as a Black Bicycle Shop Owner in a Mostly White IndustryMaurice GarlandAugust 1, 2013October 5, 2017 by Maurice GarlandAugust 1, 2013October 5, 20174429 The “Black Mecca†of Atlanta is no different and Mikel Madison took notice.... Read more
Entrepreneurship Rapper Killer Mike Redefines “SWAG” with BarbershopMaurice GarlandJune 30, 2013October 5, 2017 by Maurice GarlandJune 30, 2013October 5, 20173050 When rapper Michael “Killer Mike†Render debuted on the scene in 2001, he seemingly had the red carpet laid out for him.... Read more
Career The Jabari Graham Story: From Being Laid Off by Universoul Circus to Art World SuccessMaurice GarlandJanuary 23, 2013January 23, 2013 by Maurice GarlandJanuary 23, 2013January 23, 20131857 Entertainer Jabari Graham talks life in the unemployment lane and how to overcome to find success.... Read more
Money Idris Elba Decoded: The Future of Black Leading Men in HollywoodMaurice GarlandJanuary 15, 2013November 18, 2017 by Maurice GarlandJanuary 15, 2013November 18, 20172063 Idris Elba's career in music with tracks like "Secret Garden" and his DJ career may never "pop off" like he wants to. But in his... Read more
Lifestyle Top WNBA Salaries vs NBA Salaries: Who Gets Paid More?Maurice GarlandDecember 28, 2012May 1, 2014 by Maurice GarlandDecember 28, 2012May 1, 20145019 The average salary of a WNBA player for the 2012 season was $72,000 while the league minimum rests just above $35,000 for rookies... Read more
Money Kandi Burruss Decoded: On the Move Mogul Quietly Builds “The Kandi Empire”Maurice GarlandDecember 26, 2012January 8, 2013 by Maurice GarlandDecember 26, 2012January 8, 20133066 90's kids may still identify with her as the former lead singer in the group "Xscape."... Read more